let me live that fantasy.

|| TATIANA REIGN BEAUFORT ||yes, the rumors are true, so you can stop speculating. i'll just run down the basics, daughter of maleficent, 21 years old, sophomore at auradon university, and a force to be reckoned with. as long as you stay out of my way, things should run smoothly.

[tatianabeaufort]

avapendragon‌:

“Lesson number one, constant vigilance is key. It’s good to assume you’ll usually see me around at my gym. It’s my baby. I even do my coursework here. Dr. Pendragon won’t craft herself from thin air. I’ll do it from a textbook on medieval Auradon.” Ava laughed, tightening the braid in her hair. This was not the life she had expected to be part of when she was growing up in Camelot, but it didn’t bother her much. Owning this gym and working on her PhD was a dream come true. It was important to be a well rounded Queen. “You don’t strike me as the type, no. Neither am I. The last time I tried to do yoga I think I nearly broke my back bending like that. Apparently I need to learn to be more flexible, in more ways than one.”

Ava thought for a minute, listening to what Tatiana had to say. She wasn’t the best at comforting people but hopefully she could help at least some way. A few of these problems were familiar enough from her own days as an undergraduate. Well, not ripping off someone’s wings, but she could see herself doing something like that in her younger years.

“Yikes. I heard about what happened, in both situations. If there’s anything I can do to help with the sorority one, let me know. I was Vice President under Olivia. As far as fight night, which I’m still very disappointed I missed, well sometimes things happen. You don’t go into a ring expecting to get off scot free. If you’re not willing to risk something, don’t get into a fight.” Ava smiled, leaning in closer with a wink. “It’s cute you think I’ve ever lost. But I could use another warm up.”

“Well, some royals like putting their names on things they aren’t actually doing anything with. Seen it several times...but I assume you aren’t like most royals, right?” The blonde challenged, brow raising as she scanned the girl in front of her’s face. If anyone could handle a verbal back and forth, Ava had proven to be the one. She didn’t take things so personally, she challenged her back, and Tatiana had to appreciate that. “I mean I have the flexibility part down, it’s the being zen part that I have problems with. “ She explained as she let out a small sigh, pulling her legs back into a butterfly position in front of her, head falling a bit to the side as paused for a moment, “But the idea of seeing you attempt a back bend is amusing enough in itself to brighten my mood a bit.”

Pushing herself up to be on her feet, she rolled her head side to side as she stretched out her muscles while she listened to her speak, rubbing her lips together slowly, “The sorority issue needs to be dealt with more seriously, I reached out to Mitch and he might as well have told me to fuck off. This is important to me, even if some people don’t think it is.” Tatiana admitted with a shrug, hands coming to rest on her hips as she felt her lips curl into somewhat of a smile, “Exactly, she could’ve bound her wings better, and trust me...I’ve seen people get way worse on the Isle and that was on purpose. I wanted to beat the fuck out of her, not maim her.” It was the truth, but she didn’t want to talk about that bullshit anymore. About the guilt she felt, about the rules of the fights, none of it. So she focused on the next words to leave Ava’s mouth, noting her wink, “Cute isn’t a word that I would say describes me. Warm up? Cute that you think fighting me is just a warm up.”

[tatianabeaufort]

texts - sydney & tatiana

SYDNEY: That's probably right, honestly.

SYDNEY: How is it that I both like Auradon but also find it exhausting?

TATIANA: It's exactly right.

TATIANA: Because it is exhausting and all the glitz and gleam are just blockers from seeing that, every now and then, it must seep through for you.

[tatianabeaufort]

text- tall,dark, and handsome

tatiana: you know you better be glad purple is my signature color

tatiana: because you left a types of bruises on me.

[tatianabeaufort]

texts - sydney & tatiana

SYDNEY: I adore you too babe.

SYDNEY: Eh, there's nothing wrong with that. It's how we work. You lack some sensitivity and I have too much.

TATIANA: You better.

TATIANA: I think these people have just been babied too much their whole life, a little dose of reality never hurt anyone

TATIANA: But that's what makes you, you, babe.

[tatianabeaufort]

texts - sydney & tatiana

SYDNEY: I'm sure they do babe.

SYDNEY: Stupid life. Don't totally wanna get into it. I do appreciate it though. a ton.

TATIANA: You know I adore you right?

TATIANA: Fair enough, we don't have to talk about it, I'm not the best with advice anyways....I've been told I'm /insensitive/ or whatever.

[tatianabeaufort]

texts - sydney & tatiana

SYDNEY: Could put the Thana twins to shame with that deep connect to the dead and gone.

SYDNEY: Appreciate it, even through the gagging, but I'm fine. or I will be. Just tired.

TATIANA: Yawn, the Thana twins wish they could be like me.

TATIANA: You sure? What's got you so tired?

[tatianabeaufort]

avapendragon‌:

Ava was not known as the most well put together royal around. Perhaps it was her father’s spirit that had been instilled in her at an early age but if she saw a chance of mischief it was difficult to pass it up. It was one of the reasons she sometimes liked to see Tatiana riled up, eyes glowing green with enough power in her hand to turn Ava into an actual crispy skewer. Post workout she was not exactly equipped to fight a dragon queen and currently her sword was locked away back home until she could be crowned queen.

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry,” she laughed, unable to hide her amusement. “I couldn’t help myself, you were sitting right there. So what sort of pent up aggression are you trying to work out? You’re not exactly screaming I’m yoga zen right now.”

She wasn’t sure what it was about Tati that she was so constantly drawn to. Maybe it was the allure every knight had towards a dragon. Maybe it was something else. She knew her and Olivia hadn’t gotten along, likely never would. Or maybe it was the fact that she was a powerful woman with cute legs and Ava had about as much self control around people like that as a rat chasing after cheese.

“Any reason for the absence? Or instead of talking I can take you back towards the boxing studios and just let you hit things. I’m okay with either.”

Maybe the reason she didn’t mind Ava’s presence as much as other royals was due to the fact she didn’t act like them, she was rough around the edges, a strong female, and Tatiana had to have a little bit of respect towards her, just as she did towards Ela. Her apology wasn’t exactly genuine, but the blonde just rolled her eyes as she heard the laughter, as if her aggression was a joke of sorts. “Yes, I was sitting right here, minding my business. Maybe....you should try it out sometimes.” It wasn’t a harsh tone, more so teasing back as she stretched her arms up above her head, leaning to the side to touch her toes, “I’m just stretching before I get onto the mat to practice some of my flips, I would hate to get rusty.” She admitted, shrugging her small but strong shoulders, rubbing her lips together before pausing and smirking, “And I don’t think I’ll ever be one of those yoga-zen type of girls anyways.”

Leaning the other way now, she raised a brow at the question before sighing, “Basically all the fight night bullshit alongside the sorority bullshit with a sprinkle of this guy I used to talk to just not even giving a fuck anymore, but that’s not a surprise. Men tend to be like that, at least most of the time.” She noted easily, smirking a bit as she offered the boxing studio to her, “Are you trying to box with me, Ava?”

[tatianabeaufort]

texts - sydney & tatiana

SYDNEY: I'm not really. This is Sydney's ghost. She just misses you so much she came back to have ghost drinks with you.

TATIANA: wow, look at me, contacting the dead with no magic? i really am THAT bitch huh?

TATIANA: even tho im gagging while i ask, are you alright?

[tatianabeaufort]

what kind of people are you attracted to?

Hmmm, well. Confidence has to be there, strength to keep up with me, independance so they don’t suffocate me...and a nice smile, that’s a superficial thing I will not sway on. 

[tatianabeaufort]

texts - sydney & tatiana

SYDNEY: hey. drinks?

TATIANA: oh, so you are alive?

TATIANA: sure, why not.

[tatianabeaufort]

[tatianabeaufort]

avapendragon‌:

Owning her own business was something that Ava had strived for ever since she was a child. Of course, it came second to learning all the requirements for her princess duties, but Arthur would have let her become a cattle farmer had it suited her fancy. There was something so delightful about helping women feel more confident in themselves. Also, wrestling men to the ground was a nice plus too.

At the end of her classes, she always felt exhausted in the good kind of way. Her hair was up, beads of sweat making her sports bra and leggings stick to her skin in an uncomfortable way. A shower. Gods she needed a shower. After she finished filling out the paperwork she planned to send Ela about becoming the front desk manager at Damsels. Ava needed a shining face and, well, Ela needed a job to keep her distracted.

As she was making her way to the back, Ava couldn’t help but notice the petite blonde gymnast stretching on a yoga mat close by. She couldn’t put her finger on what it was about Tatiana that had her so enchanted (maybe it was a familiar curse of falling in love with all things magical while being perfectly mundane) but she couldn’t help but grab one of the fresh heated towels and prance her way over.

“Welcome in, Queen of the Dragons. I’ve come bearing gifts.” Ava leaned forward, a soft smile on her lips as she brushed back a piece of Tati’s hair. It was always best to announce her approach. She had learned that from growing up with a wizard as her best friend. “Didn’t know you’d be a Damsels type of girl. But I’m flattered.”

@tatianabeaufort​

With all her pent up aggression, hitting the gym wasn’t exactly a bad idea for someone like Tatiana. She was tiny, but she had strength for days, back on the Isle she was constantly running around, jumping off things, and her agility came in handy if she swiped something from someone. So whenever she arrived to Auradon, she was approached about cheer leading, which was quickly shot down. In no world would Tatiana cheer on the people who put her and her mother on the Isle, banishing them like sewer rats. But something she did noticed and caught her attention was the gymnastics space, watching the people in there run and jump and flip, now that was something she could get behind.

To be fair though, she had missed a few practices due to her struggles as of late. Now, she was starting to get back on her feet, able to push away the darker thoughts and find some ground. So, she went to Damsels, word on the street it was a pretty good gym and she could use the space to get back into her groove. Rolling out her yoga mat, she put in her earphones and began to stretch. A simple pike at first, reaching forward to touch her toes with ease, before transitioning into a split. This was where she felt at home, alone and at peace for a moment as the loud music blared into her ear drums.

Which was why she didn’t notice Ava’s approach, situated in her split, she felt a hand on her face brushing her hair back and automatically her eyes snapped open with a vibrant green glow. Her hands hot as they mirrored the shades in her eyes and she yanked out her earphones, already on a defense before hearing Ava speak, “Fucking Zeus, don’t do that!” She barked before taking a breath and raising a brow, surveying the girl. Well, she had guts, that was for sure. “Yeah, well, that’s me. Full of surprises.” Her voice was monotoned, and she sighed as she sat up and pulled herself out of the split she was in, rolling her neck side to side, “I’m trying to get back into my groove, the gymnastics team isn’t too pleased with my absence lately.”

[kourtwrites]

[gillianandersons]

The Fall S01E01: Dark Descent dir. Jakob Verbruggen

[tatianabeaufort]

ellegothel‌:

It was supposed to be a nice, fun night at the end of the semester, right? So why was everyone seemingly so determined to not have a good time? Universe, what was going on? Should she feel guilty that she just wanted to dance and ignore it?

Moving further and further away from the latest emotional disaster she’d come across, Elle spotted the relative safety of someone else from the Isle and made a beeline towards them as casually as she could. She and Tatiana hadn’t really gotten to know each other before, but Elle had definitely been aware of her on the Isle, and she figured that in a safe (?) space such as the ball, it’d be easy enough to engage her in conversation.

“Are balls always this dramatic?” Elle posited, vaguely aware of the fact that the girl had been in Auradon much longer and was therefore more likely to have that knowledge. “I’ve never heard so many hushed whispers in the bathroom.”

@tatianabeaufort​

Right now, Tatiana was just focusing on snagging one of King Roux’s fancy liquor bottles and sneaking out of the back with Val. This ball was full of drama that she wanted no part in, already having her fair share of bullshit two months ago, she was thankful the light of shitty behavior was now being casted on someone else. It made attention go elsewhere, too many people whispering with speculation as she snagged yet another flute of champagne and kept herself on the outskirts of the event to watch the shit go down. Mitch and Beatrice made sense on paper, she was smart and organized, he was impulsive and reckless. A good balance, but the chemistry lacked, she could spot a forced smile a mile away.

Still, it was really none of her business past the fact Ela was involved, and that was supposed to be one of her “close friends”. When someone approached her, she tilted her head to the side, surveying who it was. Elle Gothel, she didn’t know too much about her, but at least she wasn’t some royal who was boo-hooing at a predictable power move. Thinking back on the other events she’d attended, she hummed, “Eh, they always have their fair share of bullshit drama. This, however, is pretty juicy stuff so. Makes sense, the hushed whispers and what not.” She explained, shrugging her dainty shoulders before smirking, motioning to the area around them, “Welcome to Auradon, little Gothel.”

[tatianabeaufort]

avapendragon‌:

Truth be told, Avalon had never understood the purpose of banishing all the villains to the Isle, forcing their children to live in torment and turmoil. It was unjust and borderline disgusting. Her father had championed Mitch in his decision to allow them to come to Auradon for proper education. Besides, it had been a lot more fun ever since they showed up. A little excitement never hurt anyone.

“Trust me, I am well aware of the evening chaos.” Ava rolled her eyes, taking a deep breath and finishing off her champagne flute. It was the best thing she could get her hands on right now to deal with the intense headache pounding inside her brain. “I’m sure I’ll be figuring out how best to juggle the mess to make sure my friend Olivia’s wedding still goes off the way she intended it to. I’m not above threatening to make sure everyone stays in their place. I’ve been told I can be very intimidating when I want.”

With a laugh and a grateful smile, Ava took the glass that Tati had offered, clinking their glasses together. “Are you at least enjoying yourself? You look lovely. This is the kind of dress that would be perfect for an event at Camelot. Not many people respect our old fashioned way of doing things. But dad has always been stuck in the past.”

She couldn’t even imagine how prim and proper Auradon was before they got here, it seemed so....boring? Even with their arrival, when they tried to have a little fun, it always resorted in punishment for breaking the rules. Back on the Isle, there was one rule: and that was there were no rules. So coming here, especially with watching eyes on them, it was exhausting to always watch your step. There were at least, a handful of tolerable royals, Ela being a main one and more recently, Ava being another. She couldn’t deal with prissy princesses and their noses up in the air, but Ava was at least someone who didn’t take people’s shit in a similar way as her. Strong, independent, powerful. Even if she was considered a royal, she didn’t act like the world was ending at one minor inconvenience. 

At least she was just as seemingly irritated at the drama of the night, and she nodded along slowly, “Sort of hard to miss when it’s all anyone is talking about, right?” Tatiana loved tension as much as the next person, but this was a bit much, even for someone like her. “Right, Olivia.” She didn’t have the best relationship with that princess, so she shrugged off the name before smirking a bit at her statement of intimidation, “It’s probably because people aren’t usually used to a powerful woman when they see one around here, the days of damsels in distress are in the past.”

Clinking her glass to the fellow blonde, she took a large swig before raising her brow, glancing over her shoulder to see Val in the distance, “Yeah, I’m having an alright time. I wasn’t really planning on coming back, kinda got sprung on me last minute.” Tatiana explained before moving her gaze back to Ava, “I don’t typically get all primped and primed for stuff, so, you can thank Cleo for texting me a picture of her design. Spell books really work in a pinch for fashion emergencies, it seems. Glad I dressed to impress.” She said with a smirk, taking another swig before motioning to her, “You, on the other hand, look stunning. And I don’t give out too many compliments, so, soak it in.” 

[tatianabeaufort]

avapendragon‌:

Ava needed a drink. A very big, a very large, a very cold drink and the only thing they had around here were these insane dainty flutes of champagne. How was a girl from Camelot supposed to get anything more than a quick faded buzz off of anything like that? Not to mention her friend group was currently in the processing of imploding into a million pieces. God this place was becoming her worst nightmare. The next time her father asked her to come to an event she was going to tell him no.

Or, no, she wasn’t, but she was at least going to think about it for once.

Making her way to the back table, hoping to snag something a little more worthwhile to at least eat, she ended up bumping into Tatiana. There wasn’t a lot she knew about the girl other than the fact that she had ruled the Isle, an impressive for someone so young. She respected the Villains and their children both. Without evil, there could be no good, and in the world there existed a gray area that many people dared not acknowledge. Everyone had evil that dwelled within their hearts just as everyone had good.

With a smile, Ava offered her a little bow of apology. “Seems we got lucky tonight, Miss Beaufort. Last I heard a knight running into dragons was a lot messier than that usually.”

@tatianabeaufort​

This was just annoying at this point, all the whispering, all the chaos, for what? A predictable ass move but the hands of the royal council, yet again, doing something without notice to anyone. Something was fishy about the pairing, but honestly, Tatiana couldn’t give less of a fuck as she snagged about flute of champagne. Any second now she was going to snag a top shelf bottle of King Adam’s scotch collection and drown herself in it, she’d already spotted the one she wanted. But for now, champagne would do, and she took a long swig of it before knocking it back without so much of any hesitation which left the cocktail waiter in awe. “Move along, shirmpy.” She said, shooing him off with a wave of her hand before turning on her heel.

Someone bumped into her, and before she snarled her lip at them, she noticed who it was. Ava. The girl was one of the more tolerable royals, up there with Ela, and she raised a brow instead as she have her some space before noting the bow. Now that was nice to see, and she felt her lips now curl into a smile before she spoke.

“I’ve been informed I am not to go full dragon mode or else I’ll end up stuck on the Isle forever, and if that happens, how will I ever be able to have endless supply of alcohol?” She joked, noticing another waiter making rounds and swiping two flutes, handing one to the blonde. “I’ve been to a few of these bullshit events but, this one is certainly the most chaotic one so far.”